Women in early morning mud rescue

The women were rescued from mud close to Queen's bridge

Two women have been rescued after falling into mud at the River Lagan in Belfast.

The Fire and Rescue Service said one was semi-conscious and the other was suffering from shock and exposure.

It is understood the two women, both in their 30s, slipped into the mud and a passer-by raised the alarm when he heard their cries at about 0345 BST.

Group commander Chris Kerr said specialist equipment was needed because the mud was waist-high in some places.